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katiereadingcorner's review
5.0
I was honoured to be able to read this as a beta reader.
I haven’t read the other books written by Jess and I didn’t need to. This book works perfectly as a standalone, and has made me want to go back and read Grand love and grand lies.
My heart was on a rollercoaster throughout this book, I couldn’t stop reading as I just wanted to know more!
Elliot and Lucy are best friends, they made a pact that if in a few years Lucy hadn’t found ‘the one’, Elliot would have children with Lucy.
Elliot just wants the best for Lucy and doesn’t want to see her throw her life away with the wrong guy.
Lucy has her life mapped out and doesn’t want to deviate from that plan.
I was laughing out loud at this book, Lucy is absolutely hilarious as is Elliot. He is definitely my type of book boyfriend. (Hands off I have claimed Elliot as my own
I haven’t read the other books written by Jess and I didn’t need to. This book works perfectly as a standalone, and has made me want to go back and read Grand love and grand lies.
My heart was on a rollercoaster throughout this book, I couldn’t stop reading as I just wanted to know more!
Elliot and Lucy are best friends, they made a pact that if in a few years Lucy hadn’t found ‘the one’, Elliot would have children with Lucy.
Elliot just wants the best for Lucy and doesn’t want to see her throw her life away with the wrong guy.
Lucy has her life mapped out and doesn’t want to deviate from that plan.
I was laughing out loud at this book, Lucy is absolutely hilarious as is Elliot. He is definitely my type of book boyfriend. (Hands off I have claimed Elliot as my own
banaamelia's review
3.0
3.5⭐️ hmmm it was more toxic than I was expecting for Elliott & Lucy’s story
rejh's review against another edition
5.0
i love love LOVE these characters they felt like a warm hug.
pinkminnie's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Bullying
roselinc_'s review
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
rosiejill's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
sharris26's review
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bookishteresa's review against another edition
5.0
Man does my heart hurt.
Elliot is a notorious playboy, and he accepts how everyone perceives him. Lucy has a five year plan and has dreams of making it in New York. They formed an unlikely friendship that turned into friends with benefits without the actual benefits. When an opportunity for Luce to give New York a shot, she’s unsure but it’s Elliot who convinces her to take the leap.
But as the distance grows between them, their relationship changes. They’ve become more honest and bold with each other. And what do they do when they realize there is more than just friendship and an attraction that is obvious to everyone around them.
I absolutely loved Elliot (well there was a moment when I was not his biggest fan
Elliot is a notorious playboy, and he accepts how everyone perceives him. Lucy has a five year plan and has dreams of making it in New York. They formed an unlikely friendship that turned into friends with benefits without the actual benefits. When an opportunity for Luce to give New York a shot, she’s unsure but it’s Elliot who convinces her to take the leap.
But as the distance grows between them, their relationship changes. They’ve become more honest and bold with each other. And what do they do when they realize there is more than just friendship and an attraction that is obvious to everyone around them.
I absolutely loved Elliot (well there was a moment when I was not his biggest fan
jamie_w's review against another edition
4.0
I had to noodle on this one a bit. My thoughts are still a little jumbled.
I liked this book. In fact, I liked it a lot. However, this is an entirely different book than the blurb made it out to be. And that is totally fine. I simply was not prepared for the emotional and mental roller coaster I would be on.
There were a few gaps and missing elements that had me with questions at the end but nothing that really took away from the book. Just loose ends that I would’ve liked tied up or better understood.
Elliot and Lucy were infuriating at times. It wasn’t even a lack of communication but more a lack of understanding themselves. Lucy wouldn’t make any decisions for herself. She was so scared of making the wrong choice that she would try to avoid making one at all. She never wanted to hurt anyone but her indecisiveness created difficult and hurtful situations. She never had bad intentions and was incredibly loving to her friends and family but really lacked confidence.
Elliot was such a player and not even in a cute or funny way. He just wanted to get his rocks off. Which to me really spoke to his lack of confidence as well cause he thought that was all he was capable of giving. Not that you’d know it cause he had quite the ego. He also was so kind and loving to his friends and family.
Both MCs had huge hearts but they couldn’t get out of their own way. They hurt the shit out of each other a couple of times. It was truly heartbreaking and tear inducing.
There are actually triggers in this book. There are elements of DV and non-con/dub-con. I think those are important to note because they are deal breakers for many. That being said, I can’t tell you much about those cause it’ll literally ruin the story. And I’m not giving spoilers today.
I will tell you that they do have their happy ending and it’s glorious but there is also a fairly substantial cliff hanger.
I liked this book. In fact, I liked it a lot. However, this is an entirely different book than the blurb made it out to be. And that is totally fine. I simply was not prepared for the emotional and mental roller coaster I would be on.
There were a few gaps and missing elements that had me with questions at the end but nothing that really took away from the book. Just loose ends that I would’ve liked tied up or better understood.
Elliot and Lucy were infuriating at times. It wasn’t even a lack of communication but more a lack of understanding themselves. Lucy wouldn’t make any decisions for herself. She was so scared of making the wrong choice that she would try to avoid making one at all. She never wanted to hurt anyone but her indecisiveness created difficult and hurtful situations. She never had bad intentions and was incredibly loving to her friends and family but really lacked confidence.
Elliot was such a player and not even in a cute or funny way. He just wanted to get his rocks off. Which to me really spoke to his lack of confidence as well cause he thought that was all he was capable of giving. Not that you’d know it cause he had quite the ego. He also was so kind and loving to his friends and family.
Both MCs had huge hearts but they couldn’t get out of their own way. They hurt the shit out of each other a couple of times. It was truly heartbreaking and tear inducing.
There are actually triggers in this book. There are elements of DV and non-con/dub-con. I think those are important to note because they are deal breakers for many. That being said, I can’t tell you much about those cause it’ll literally ruin the story. And I’m not giving spoilers today.
I will tell you that they do have their happy ending and it’s glorious but there is also a fairly substantial cliff hanger.